Keeping Teeth Healthy

How can I keep my teeth healthy if I cannot afford to go to a dentist?

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It is unfortunate that you cannot afford to see a dentist even for regular cleanings. I have many patients in my practice who cannot afford involved treatment plans and large sums of money to restore their whole mouth; however, they get a good one-visit cleaning every three months, and it maintains their oral health for years and years. With that said, there are a number of things you can do at home to prevent problems in the mouth:

Brush your teeth two to three times a day with a soft toothbrush, making sure you remove any plaque and food at the gum line.

Floss each of your teeth diligently and slowly once a day.

Use an over-the-counter fluoride mouth rinse after cleaning your teeth.

Maintain a healthy diet with a lot of fibrous foods, vegetables, and fruits.

Reduce or eliminate your intake of sucking candies, chewing gum, taffy, or any other products with sugar that may stick to your teeth.

Try to keep from grinding and clenching your teeth, if possible, since that can cause teeth to become loose or chip.

Obviously, these are all important steps to take, but without proper X-rays and a diagnosis you may be doing more damage and creating more costly problems for yourself down the road. You may want to try seeking dental care from a local hospital that has a dental unit or a local dental school, where prices are a lot less expensive.

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